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Science Log - Anthropogenic Pressures and Endangered Species
earthdive is recording five different types of pressures being placed on the marine environment by humans (anthropogenic activity). Collection of this data enables us to establish an ever-evolving Global Snapshot of our oceans. We are also working with www.traffic.org to collect any information you may have noted during a holiday or dive trip relating to the trade in endangered species. Below is an example of the data input control panel for anthropogenic pressures and endangered species.
Science Log: Part 3 - Key Anthropogenic Pressures - Example
Date of Dive:
15/05/2003
Dive #:
123
Dive site name:
Example

1. Surface Pressures
Did you see any surface litter?  Yes    No    Don't Know
If yes please record any details (plastic, wood, paper, other, quantity etc)

2. Boat Activity
Did you see any boat activity?  Yes    No   Don't Know
If yes please record any details (fishing, pleasure, commercial other etc)

3. Sub surface Pressures
Did you see any sub surface impacts?  Yes    No    Don't Know
If yes please record any details (litter, sediment, physical damage, other etc)

4. Evidence of fishing
Did you see any evidence of fishing?  Yes   No   Don't Know
If yes please record any details (pots, traps, discarded nets, blast damage, cynanide damage, other etc)

5. Coastal Development
Did you see any evidence of coastal development?   Yes    No    Don't Know
If yes please record any details (resorts, villages, towns, distance form the dives site etc)

6. Evidence of the illegal trade in endangered species
Did you find any evidence at any time during your holiday/dive trip of the illegal trade of endangered species?   Yes    No    Don't Know
If yes please record any details (the species, sale location and any other available information). Please refer to the TRAFFIC guide for more information concerning species identification, local laws and contact information of TRAFFIC to report offences


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